Baby Weight Is the Least of Problems for Many Mothers

10/14/2013 1:15PM

Having a baby leaves a woman's body off kilter in various ways that are often overlooked. Sarah Nassauer and physical therapist Marianne Ryan join Lunch Break with a look at what women should (and shouldn't) be doing. Photo: AP.

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